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Trekkings in Nepal

The immense contrast in altitude and climatic conditions in Nepal support an equally spectacular blend of human settlements and variations in culture, vegetation types and wildlife. Thus, Nepal offers ecellent trekking options to visitors, which range from easy walking ecursions to the strenuous climb of the snowy peaks and present a perfect cultural eperience complement as well. Therefore, some routes in Nepal are regarded as world-class trekking routes.

Trekking in Nepal is a big part of the ultimate Himalayan adventure and a majority of tourists have trekking on their itinerary.

Trekking routes in Nepal vary from simple ones within Kathmandu Valley to some very challenging treks in remote high-altitude areas. The variation in elevation of many parts of Nepal makes trekking feasible in certain areas of the country throughout the year. Autumn and spring are the best trekking seasons in Nepal.

Low elevation treks, such as around the Kathmandu and Pokhara Valley are also pleasant during winter. Some regions in western Nepal fall in the rain shadow of the Himalayan ranges, for instance the upper Kali Gandaki Valley (Muktinath area) and the Dolpa region. These areas offer a very different and eciting eperience through trekking.

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Everest region also known as the Khumbu region has been one of the most important trekking regions in Nepal. A large number of mountaineers and trekkers are drawn to the Everest region that leads through the Sagarmatha National Park.

Trekking in the Everest region starts from Jiri in the Solu Region or from Lukla and reaches Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 5,450 masl. The round trip takes at least three weeks. Some of the remarkable sites along the trek include Namche Bazaar, the Tengboche Monastery and Kala Paththar en route to the Everest Base Camp. This area is abundant in high-alpine wildlife that include the Himalayan thar, musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster), pika or mouse hare and rare birds like snow crow, snow pigeon and pheasant and rhododendron (Rhododendron arboreum), blue pine (Pinus wallichiana) and fir.

The spectacular beauty of Himalayas together with these natural and cultural resources attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Annapurna Region harbors peaks such as Annapurna I, II, III and IV. It is not only popular within Nepal but is also recognized as world class trekking destination. The trek's major highlights are the ancient mid-western salt route settlement of Manang, Thorong-La pass (5,360 m asl) between Nepal and Tibet, Muktinath Temple and the deepest gorge of world, the Kali Gandaki gorge. Mustang, or Lo Manthang, the desert plateau is located in the upper valley of the Kali Gandaki river (Kali Gandaki Graben).

The region also offers a trekking route to Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC) via famous Gurung settlements such as Ghandruk and Chomrong.

Alpine meadows, bamboo forests and a variety of trees along with wildlife such as barking deer, bear, thar, ghoral, Impeyan pheasant (Lophophorus impejanus), musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) and blue sheep are the attractions of the region. It takes at least three weeks to complete the Annapurna Circuit. A large number of trekkers visit the Annapurna region each year because it offers several options for trekkers.

Dolpo Region in West Nepal is located inside the Shey- Phoksundo National Park, to the north of Dhaulagiri range. The National Park is home to several plants and wildlife that includes the rare blue sheep, grey wolf and snow leopard (Uncia uncia). The view of the Kanjiroba peak, Phoksundo Lake and Mt. Dhaulagiri are major rewards for a trekker to the Dolpo region. It can be reached by air from Nepalgunj to Juphal, which is a four-hour walk from district headquarters of Dunai. It is also possible to trek to Dunai from Dhorpatan.

Langtang region offers a trekking route that runs through traditional, ethnic villages and untouched forests on the way to the peaks of Langtang. The highlights of this tour include a visit to the Langtang valley, Kyangin Gompa and the Lirung Glacier. One can also climb the Lang Sisa Peak and visit Lake Gosainkunda. One can catch a bus to Trisuli Bazaar from Kathmandu and from there again drive down to Dhunche and then to Syabrubesi from where the trek begins.

Major Trekking Routes

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